Bluesky Rolls Out Chat Reactions and Explore Page to Attract Former X Users
Bluesky adds chat reactions and an Explore page to help users discover trends and personalize content.
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Bluesky Rolls Out Chat Reactions and Explore Page to Attract Former X Users
Social platforms evolve constantly, and as a long-time tech watcher, I’ve seen how user preferences shape platform updates. Bluesky's latest move clearly speaks to that reality. With over 34 million users now, it’s no longer just an “X alternative”—it’s becoming a platform of its own. This week, Bluesky added two major updates: emoji reactions in chats and a new Explore page, bringing some familiar features back into users’ hands. Image Credits:NurPhoto / Contributor / Getty Images Chat Reactions Bring Familiarity to Direct Messages One of the most noticeable updates is the introduction of emoji reactions in direct messages. If you’ve been on X (formerly Twitter), you’ll recall how emoji reactions became second nature there. Bluesky now offers the same ability—clicking the emoji button beside a message allows you to quickly respond with default reactions like a heart, thumbs up, sad face, laughing face, or eyes. What’s even better is the added flexibility to use any emoji via a three…
